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http://dx.doi.org/10.13106/jafeb.2020.vol7.no7.391

Critical Success Factors of TQM Implementation in Vietnamese Supporting Industries  

TRANG, Tran Van (Faculty of Business Administration, Thuongmai University)
DO, Quang Hung (Faculty of Information Technology, University of Transport Technology)
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The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business / v.7, no.7, 2020 , pp. 391-401 More about this Journal
Abstract
The objective of this study is to prioritize the Total Quality Management (TQM) factors based on fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method in Vietnamese supporting industries. Through an in-depth literature review, eight criteria were identified. These criteria were then divided into 32 sub-criteria. The fuzzy AHP is used to determine the percent weightings of eight categories of performance criteria that were identified via a review of the quality-management literature. These criteria include management commitment, role of the quality department, training and education, continuous improvement, quality policies, quality data and reporting, communication to improve quality, and customer satisfaction orientation. An empirical analysis of the criteria of each stage using the fuzzy AHP methodology and the expert opinion of quality management are used to evaluate the percent weightings of the criteria and sub-criteria that are synonymous with TQM implementation. The results showed that management commitment is the most critical factor; among sub-criteria, supports and responsibilities of top management is the most important. The study also identified the rank order of critical success factors of TQM. The findings suggest a generic hierarchy model for organizations to prioritize the critical factors and formulate strategies for implementing TQM in supporting industries, as well as other industries in Vietnam.
Keywords
Total Quality Management; Vietnam; Supporting Industry; Fuzzy AHP; Decision Making Process;
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